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CMU-led study finds that when Uber and Lyft enter cities, vehicle ownership increases

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on average, increasing even more in car-dependent cities, according to a new study led by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University. One possible explanation could be that there’s an effect on the other side, where somebody who was on the verge of being able to afford a vehicle now has an incentive to buy one and earn some money with it.

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. Together, the two datasets encompass millions of trips made by drivers all around the country. —Jessika Trancik.

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SpaceX’s Elon Musk wins IAF World Space Award at 74th Int’l Astronautical Congress

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Photos of the event that were shared online revealed that Musk was not able to personally receive his award. As per the organization, the CEO’s drive and willingness to put his own resources on the line was what made SpaceX very competitive in the launch segment. CONGRATULATIONS to our awardees!

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How many vehicles can the earth sustain?

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One of the hallmarks of the good life in developed countries is the freedom to move about as we choose in personal vehicles. Consequently, demand for personal vehicles has recently skyrocketed and this trend is likely to continue in the near future. ? persons per vehicle to the projected 2050 world population of 9.8

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NUS researcher links air pollution to increased residential electricity demand

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The results of the study were published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. A 311-person survey on home energy behavior also found that haze pollution induced sleeping with the windows closed, less dining out, and the increased use of the air conditioner and air purifier.

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Honda to invest $40B over 10 years in electrification and software; launching 30 EV models by 2030; > 2M units p.a.

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Then, Honda is planning to make the timely introduction of personal-use mini-EVs and EV SUVs. Through the alliance with GM, Honda is planning to introduce affordable EVs in 2027, with a cost and range that will be as competitive as gasoline-powered vehicles, starting from North America. Sports models.

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Austin study teases out changes in behavior in wake of suspension of Uber and Lyft service

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Researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Texas A&M Transportation Institute and Columbia University surveyed more than 1,200 people in Austin, Texas, to examine how their habits changed after Uber and Lyft pulled drivers out of the city due to a local law change. 2977969.

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